Beltraim County Scam Alert

Bemidji MN, 09/18/2022: On September 18, 2022 a local Beltrami County Business received a call from an individual identifying themselves as a coordinator with the Federal Trade Commission. The Caller said the business was going to receive a delivery for supplies from Fedex. The Caller said the business needed to pay $3500 or they would not receive the supplies. The caller told the employee he had to pay using bitcoin.

If you receive a call similar to this, they are fraudulent. If you receive a call where the caller is demanding payment by Bitcoin or gift cards, don’t provide any information or give them any money.

Chief Deputy Jarrett Walton Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office 613 Minnesota Ave. NW.

Bemidji, MN 56601 jarrett.walton@co.beltrami.mn.us